Report: Dolphins like Joeckel and Fisher much more than Johnson

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 11, 2013, 1:48 PM EDT

AP

With two weeks to go before the NFL draft, rumors are easier to come by than solid news. And one of the most persistent rumors has been that the Dolphins want to trade up from the No. 12 overall pick to draft Oklahoma left tackle Lane Johnson.

But Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports that the Dolphins aren’t as high on Johnson as the folks perpetrating that rumor are suggesting.

If the Dolphins do want to trade up in the first round, they’re well positioned to do so: They own 11 draft picks, including five in the Top 82, thanks to receiving the Colts’ second-round pick for Vontae Davis and the Bears’ third-round pick for Brandon Marshall. They have the picks they’d need to move into the Top 10 if that’s what they want to do.

I love what Ireland has done so far this off-season BUT…..IF we trade up for an OT then I will be upset. Sign Winston and move Martin to Left. If Ireland just HAS to have an elite LT then he shouldn’t have let Long walk…..3 Rd1 picks in 6 years on olineman is too much.

Trade with Cleveland and let us still get Chance Warmack and I will be happy. We need a mauler at guard, not the wussycats we currently have.

kenstabler says:Apr 11, 2013 2:37 PM

I think the raiders are in the perfect spot to trade down. With the rookie wage cap, it is not going to be so damaging money wise to move into the top 3. The raiders only have 7 picks, no second and no 5th. I would actually like to see Reggie trade down twice in the first round if possible. Come on fins, call Reggie at 1-800-call-regg on draft day.

I don’t see a huge need to trade up for any OT in this draft. In my eyes, if you want Jockel then Kansas City is the team to talk to. Otherwise they’ll be taking him. And trading up for an OT? I know it’s a need, but it has mistake written all over it. Going all in on a need is dangerous business, especially when there will be a lot of talented players that can really help our team IMMEDIATELY at 12.

And let’s not forget, Salguero is notorious for being very “front office” friendly. More than likely he’s just adding to the smokescreen that Miami loves Lane Johnson. Reader beware.

I can see why they like those two guys but they are not going to fall to #12. Lane Johnson may be there at #12. WOuld the Dolphins trade up to get one of them? Fisher may be worth a trade up.

cuda1234 says:Apr 11, 2013 2:59 PM

And I agree with CJ that Eric Winston seems like a good fit for the ‘Fins. He’s a proven RT and played his college ball at UM. Why not?

falcons999 says:Apr 11, 2013 3:11 PM

After reading him for years I have become convinced that Armando has little access to the highest levels of the organization. Ireland is a Parcellian….he keeps very, very quiet.

At best, he will give up his first and Indy’s second pick to move up (dream on if you think he is including next year’s first) but I really doubt he will. Armstead or Long will be there in the second round.

Everyone keeps talking about a LT because Martin isn’t good enough. Dude was manhandled all year at RT. Lane Johnson is overrated so I expect somebody to trade up for him and be stuck with this years Jason Smith.

dccowboy says:Apr 11, 2013 4:31 PM

Oh, I think it’s much, much, much, much more, or maybe its just much, much more.

dccowboy says:Apr 11, 2013 4:32 PM

falcons999

Let’s hope for the Dolphins sake that Ireland drafts better than Parcells.

laserrocketarm12 says:Apr 11, 2013 5:06 PM

If the Raiders strike a deal, and get the Dolphins first and a second picks, everyone would be a winner.

Have to believe at least Jarvis Jones, Bjorn Werner, Chance Warmack, Jon Cooper or Manti Te’o will still available when the Raiders are on the clock.